Jose A Gonzalez (born June 6, 1983) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has challenged once for the WBO lightweight title.

Jose Gonzalez
Born
Jose A Gonzalez

(1983-06-06) June 6, 1983 (age 41)
NationalityPuerto Rican
Other namesChelo
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins24
Wins by KO19
Losses2

Professional career

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Gonzalez made his professional debut on April 25, 2008, winning a four-round points decision against Israel Suarez, who also debuted. Fighting exclusively in his native Puerto Rico for the next five years, Gonzalez would remain undefeated while making five successful defenses of the regional WBO Latino lightweight title. On May 11, 2013, Gonzalez travelled abroad for the first time to face WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns. After nine rounds, and despite having built up a comfortable lead on all three judges' scorecards, Gonzalez surprised onlookers by retiring on his stool, citing a wrist injury.[1]

More than a year-and-a-half later, Gonzalez returned to the ring on December 20, 2014, regaining the vacant WBO Latino lightweight title by stopping Antonio João Bento in two rounds. On June 26, 2015, Gonzalez was stopped in seven rounds by Diego Magdaleno.[2]

Professional boxing record

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26 fights 24 wins 2 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 4 0
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Loss 24–2 Diego Magdaleno TKO 7 (12), 2:43 Jun 26, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S. For vacant WBO International lightweight title
25 Win 24–1 Marvin Quintero RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Apr 11, 2015 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino lightweight title
24 Win 23–1 Antonio João Bento TKO 2 (10), 2:27 Dec 20, 2014 El San Juan Resort & Casino, Carolina, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBO Latino lightweight title
23 Loss 22–1 Ricky Burns RTD 9 (12), 3:00 May 11, 2013 Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland For WBO lightweight title
22 Win 22–0 José Alejandro Rodríguez RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Feb 2, 2013 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino lightweight title
21 Win 21–0 Oscar Cuero TKO 1 (10), 2:26 Oct 6, 2012 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 Joseph Laryea TKO 3 (10), 2:59 Jul 7, 2012 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
19 Win 19–0 Hevinson Herrera TKO 8 (10), 1:48 Mar 10, 2012 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Fernando Trejo UD 10 Nov 4, 2011 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino lightweight title
17 Win 17–0 Edgardo Soto KO 1 (10), 1:50 Sep 2, 2011 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino lightweight title
16 Win 16–0 Gerardo Cuevas RTD 6 (10), 0:10 Jun 3, 2011 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBO Latino lightweight title
15 Win 15–0 Miguel Angel Munguia TKO 3 (6), 0:46 Apr 16, 2011 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
14 Win 14–0 Derrick Campos TKO 5 (10), 2:54 Feb 5, 2011 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
13 Win 13–0 Andres Navarro TKO 7 (10), 2:20 Oct 22, 2010 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
12 Win 12–0 Hector Marengo TKO 6 (6), 1:19 Aug 28, 2010 Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
11 Win 11–0 Matthew Robinson KO 1 (4), 1:49 Jul 10, 2010 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
10 Win 10–0 Keivy Arce KO 2 (6), 2:26 May 29, 2010 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
9 Win 9–0 Roberto Acevedo DQ 5 (8), 0:32 Feb 26, 2010 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
8 Win 8–0 Javier Garcia TKO 2 (8), 2:49 Oct 24, 2009 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
7 Win 7–0 Joan Cesario TKO 4 (6), 0:54 Aug 21, 2009 Coliseo Pedrin Zorrilla, San Juan, Puerto Rico
6 Win 6–0 Eric Cruz SD 6 Mar 28, 2009 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
5 Win 5–0 Enrique Quinones TKO 3 (4), 2:24 Dec 13, 2008 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
4 Win 4–0 Enrique Quinones UD 6 Oct 4, 2008 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
3 Win 3–0 Osenohan Vazquez KO 3 (4), 2:20 Aug 8, 2008 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
2 Win 2–0 Milton Gonzalez TKO 1 (4), 0:40 May 23, 2008 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0 Israel Suarez PTS 4 Apr 25, 2008 Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico Professional debut

References

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  1. ^ Murray, Keir (May 11, 2013). "Ricky Burns beats Jose Gonzalez to retain world title". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
  2. ^ Burton, Ryan (June 27, 2015). "Gilberto Ramirez Dominates, Magdaleno Stops Gonzalez". BoxingScene. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Hardy Paredes
WBO Latino lightweight champion
June 3, 2011 – May 11, 2013
Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Title next held by
William Silva
Vacant
Title last held by
William Silva
WBO Latino lightweight champion
December 20, 2014 – April 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Félix Verdejo